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Patell Family History

Patell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Patel, Patella, Pate, Hartell, Castell, Tell, Pell, Patek, Lasell

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Where is the Patell family from?

You can see how Patell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Patell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Patell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Patell families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Patell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Patell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Patell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 217 census records available for the last name Patell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Patell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 194 immigration records available for the last name Patell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Patell. For the veterans among your Patell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Patell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Patell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Patell in 1975 was 49, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Patell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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